What is Thin Space (U+2009)?
Thin Space (U+2009) is a character in Unicode that represents a narrow space. In typography, it is used to adjust the spacing between characters. It is narrower than a regular space character (U+0020) and wider than a hair space (U+200A). The exact width of the thin space character depends on the font and the size, but it is typically around 1/5 to 1/6 of an em, which is a unit of measurement used in typography.
The thin space character can be useful in situations where fine adjustments to the spacing between characters are necessary, for example, in mathematical or scientific writing, or when setting text in multiple languages with
| Unicode | U+2009 |
| HTML Code |   |
| HEX Code |   |
How to type Thin Space (U+2009)?
The Thin Space (U+2009) character can be typed in various ways, depending on the operating system and the text editor being used. Here are some common methods:
- On Windows, you can type the Thin Space character using the Windows Character Map. To do this, open the Character Map, select the “Unicode Subrange” option, choose “General Punctuation,” and then locate the Thin Space character. You can then copy and paste it into your text editor.
- On Mac, you can type the Thin Space character using the Keyboard Viewer. To do this, enable the Keyboard Viewer in System Preferences > Keyboard > Input Sources, and then press and hold the Option key. The Keyboard Viewer will appear, and you can select the Thin Space character from